Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya books in order
Bengali writer, poet and journalist
- Lived
- 1838–1894
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 13
Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books, beginning with Durgeshnandini (1865). The best-known is Anandamath (1882).
Updated September 2026
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Anandamath
Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Durgeshnandini (1865)
Mrinalini (1869)
Anandamath (1882)
Devi Chaudhurani (1884)
The Poison Tree (1884)
Chandra Shekhar (1904)
Krishna-charitra (1924)
Novellas in order
Kapalkundala (1866)
Rajmohan's Wife (1935)
Non-fiction in order
Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay's Dharmatattva (1924)
Other books in order
Mrinmayi (1900)
Rajsinha (1900)
Kamalākānta (1929)
About Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was a Bengali novelist, poet, essayist and journalist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya FAQ
- How many books has Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya written?
- Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya published 7 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Anandamath.
- What is Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's last book?
- The Poison Tree (1884).
- What is Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's most famous book?
- Anandamath (1882) is Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's most widely read book.
- Can I read Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Bankimacandra Cattopadhyaya is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.